It is the policy of the QWA that in state under20 and open championships and major tournaments organised by the QWA, the dress code or uniform of the athletes is as required by the rules of the International Weightlifting Federation.

The competitor’s uniform is as follows:

• A one piece lifting suit,
• Close-fitted
• Collarless
• Must not cover the elbows or the knees.

• T-shirt may be worn UNDER the costume
• Sleeves cannot cover the elbows
• Must be collarless
• Advertising must not be bigger than 15cm²

• Bike shorts may be worn under or over the lifting suit .

NOTE: T-shirt and shorts cannot be worn instead of a costume

If competitors do not have a lifting suit they may:

In state under16 and under18 championships, minor competitions and school tournaments the QWA policy is to allow competitors to wear the following uniform as an alternative:

• Bike shorts of uniform colour
• T-shirt or singlet in club or school colours
• Official School sport uniform